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Management: Black Friday Will Not Affect WSOP

May 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM |

The tournament management of this summer’s World Series of Poker is confident that there will be no decrease in the number of participants in the tourney, with the possible exception of the $50,000 Players Championship.

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WPT Championship Super High Roller - Seidel vs Lindgren Heads-Up

May 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM |

It's Erik vs. Erick at the $100,000 Super High Roller Event of the WPT Championship 2011. Erik Seidel can continue his huge heater if he defeats his opponent, Erick Lindgren in the heads-up today starting today at 12:30 pm.

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WPT Championship Final Table Set, Galen Hall Leads

May 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM |

The final table of this year's WPT Championship is all set and ready to go in the Bellagio. Galen Hall still leads, but Scott Seiver is not much behind. Young, Bonyadi, Gargano and Teska all made it to the finals. Andy Frankenberger won the Player of the Year award.

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WPT Championship - Tough Final Table Emerging

May 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM |

Galen Hall finished as the chipleader as the 4th day of the World Poker Tour Championship came to its end. Only 15 players remain, many well-known pros are still competing for the title.

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WPT Championship - Sam el Sayed leads, Almost ITM

May 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM |

WPT Amneville winner Sam el Sayed leads the World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship. 52 players made it through Day 4. The infamous cheater, Ali Tekintamgac is still at the tables.

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Mercier Takes Down EPT Champion of Champions Trophy

May 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM |

As a conclusion to this year's European Poker Tour series, Jason Mercier won the tournament that brought together all EPT winners of the last 7 years. Mercier defeated PCA winner Galen Hall for €50,000 worth of EPT Season 8 buy-ins.

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Freitez Wins EPT 7 Grand Final

May 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM |

The final table of the European Poker Tour Season 7 Grand Final took place yesterday, on May 12. Eventually, Venezuelan Ivan Freitez managed to acquire the Shamballa bracelet, defeating his last four opponents in a less than two hours long session, broadcast live with some delay.

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EPT Grand Final Final Table Live Feed

May 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM |

The Final Table of the EPT Grand Final is soon underway. In a few minutes, 8 players will sit down and battle each other until only 1 remains. You can watch the live feed right here, on Rakerace.com.

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Schedule for 2011 WSOPE Released

May 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM |

The European version of the World Series of Poker starts this fall, on October 7. The schedule for it has already been released so players can plan in advance.

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ElkY Wins EPT Grand Final High Roller

May 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM |

Bertrand ’ElkY’ Grospellier earned €525,000, winning the PokerStars European Poker Tour Grand Final High Roller event. The French pro defeated Benny Spindler heads-up.

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EPT Grand Final High Roller - Blom Takes the Lead

May 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM |

EPT San Remo came to an end just now, but EPT Grand Final in Madrid is already underway. Viktor Blom leads the remaining 36 players at the EPT Grand Final High Roller Event. The main prize will be €525,000.

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ESPN Offers Same-Day Coverage of WSOP 2011

May 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM |

ESPN is about to provide unprecedented coverage of this year's World Series of Poker; between July 14-19 they will air almost live (30 minutes delayed) coverage, with hole cards and commentary.

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EPT San Remo - Elder wins, Lykov 4th

May 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM |

Rupert Elder took down his first ever live tournament trophy at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo, winning €930,000. The biggest name, Max Lykov finished 4th.

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EPT San Remo - Elder Leads, Lykov at Final Table

May 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM |

The final table of the 2011 EPT San Remo is set. Rupert Elder is the chipleader, Max Heinzelmann repeats his EPT Berlin final table appearance, but the biggest name at the table is definitely Max Lykov.

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EPT San Remo Kicks Off Today

April 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM |

The last regular stop before the Grand Final in Madrid, the San Remo main event of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Season 7 begins today, on April 27.